Slowly Restaurant and Lounge
Sit at the bar and order what the bartender recommends. Slowly moves at its own pace, which is the point. Garnet Avenue doesn't have much, but this spot knows what it's doing with a cocktail. Go when you want to talk, not perform.
Ask the bartender for their current cocktail. Skip the obvious orders. A good spirit-forward drink and a single appetizer beats a full menu.
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- 1520 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
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